Fuming Qataris say they DID meet Man United's £4.5bn asking price AND show proof of funds despite club telling its shareholders that they did not after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's offer was accepted
Those behind the Qatar-based bid for Manchester United say they DID meet the asking price AND provided proof of funds. They may now seek a corrective statement from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) where United made the claims on Wednesday. However, sources close to the fruitless bid are adamant that they offered around £4.5bn - slightly below Ratcliffe's accepted bid but with all debt being paid off - and provided proof of funding throughout. In October, the Sheikh Jassim group withdrew from the process, leaving Ratcliffe as the only serious contender. Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed a £1.3bn deal for a 29 percent stake in the club on December 24IT'S ALL KICKING OFF!
Source: Express January 19, 2024 16:39 UTC
